The first seven months of 2020 were tough ones for PreK-12 publishers, according to an analysis by an industry group.
Must-Do’s for Education Companies During Remote Learning
Jefferson County Schools Officials Break Down Their Plans --and Their Needs -- During COVID
As it implements a combination of remote and in-person learning this fall, the 84,000-student Jefferson County, Colo., school district needs vendors who can pivot quickly.
Age of Learning, Inc., says that the complaints raised about its marketing and billing practices were addressed by the company years ago.
Thirty-seven percent of education companies surveyed by EdWeek Market Brief said they’ve approved salary cuts during the pandemic, a higher portion than implemented layoffs or furloughs of workers.
4 Big Shifts the Coronavirus Is Bringing to the Assessment Industry
The Effects of COVID-19 and Remote Instruction Are Changing District Demands for Testing
The coronavirus has forced a number of assessment providers to place new emphasis on non-testing product lines.
Cambium Learning Group announced the acquisition of language learning powerhouse Rosetta Stone, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is backing an Indian ed-tech startup.
What Education Companies Should Consider Before Getting Acquired
Transparency and a Shared Belief in the Smaller Business' Mission Are Critical, Says CEO Hamish Kennedy
The CEO of Spiral, an interactive learning platform that was recently snapped up by Discovery Education, talks about the key factors companies need to weigh before they agree to an acquisition.
Districts Predict Rise in Spending as COVID Costs Spiral Upward
EdWeek Market Brief's Survey Results Are a Departure From the Early Days of the Pandemic
K-12 school district leaders are being forced to spend on a growing list of needs driven by logistical hurdles involved in reopening schools during the coronavirus.
The coronavirus has created barriers for ed-tech providers, but it has also fueled new opportunities in early childhood education, say Nikki Navta and Tammy Kwan, of Cognitive ToyBox.
Pearson names Andy Bird, who turned Walt Disney International into a digital-first business focused on the diverse needs of consumers around the world, as its presumptive CEO.
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